Billie Jean King, a pioneer in women's tennis once said 'pressure is a privilege.' Although she was speaking to her first match in the U.S. Open, the idea is transferable
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Shame-based punishment is a strategy that dates back to the 16th century. Thieves or petty criminals were routinely put in stocks and placed in the town square, receiving
Former KB Home CEO Bruce Karatz and Martha Stewart don't seem like they have much in common aside from company's partnership that features Martha inspired designs
For many, the American dream looks something like this a home, a respectable job and a healthy family. Nothing extraordinary or above reason. Unfortunately, this
I'm no art expert, but in my limited understanding of Impressionism, the painter traditionally uses short, broken brush strokes to create intensely vivid portraits that are beautiful standing from 20 feet away. From a closer vantage point, that same painting seems more like a crazy mix of random, yet colorful brush strokes, melting together with no particular rhyme or reason.
Business etiquette says you deliver on what you promise. That's a given, regardless if you are the corner dry cleaner, or a multinational company. That is also true
Recently the FDIC released a detailed report on overdraft fees and banking practices in this country and the findings are surprising. Before we delve into the report
It is hard to conceive that a French philosopher from the 17th century could have an impact on our current housing crisis, but as luck would have it, Charles-Louis
Yesterday was the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur. For observant Jews, it is a very solemn day - one dedicated to repentance and atonement. During Yom Kippur, tradition
There is a famous Latin proverb, Melius tarde, quam nunquam, which means "Better late than never." That proverb doesn't really apply in the case of California Verizon Wireless
Consumers are always trying to find the best deal, and there is no shortage of companies ready to help. Take Expedia - by all regards, a well-run company that cuts deals
Imagine buying your first home. You've finally saved up enough money to purchase the house of your dreams. It has cathedral ceilings, crown molding, a deck, and a white
There is an old story about Harry Truman making a campaign speech at a Native-American reservation out West. As he began his speech, he heard a few murmurs from
Home-ownership is part of the American dream but after hearing from some upset Countrywide borrowers, many say it is turning into more of a nightmare. We
In the post-9/11 anthrax scare, Tom Brokaw famously remarked "In Cipro we trust" as Americans swarmed to Cipro as the miracle drug thought to fight against perilous
T-Mobile cell phone users have an important advocate on their side. Bob Sullivan, MSNBC blogger and author of Gotcha Capitalism, agreed with us in his Red Tape
With gas prices at record highs, rising food prices and the housing market in turmoil, consumers nationwide are feeling the money crunch. For those individuals with excessive debt the promise of relief and debt assistance sounds like an answer to their prayers, but it too comes with a cost. Hagens Berman recently filed a lawsuit against Credit Solutions of America, the largest...
T-Mobile cell-phone users won an important victory today in our case to protect them from unwanted text-message charges. To recap, we represent a group of
It is fascinating how we learn about cases from clients and potential clients. At our firm, we have a loyal - some say rabid - cadre of cyclists, ranging from bicycling commuters to elite racers. In fact, the firm sponsors a number of cycling activities, including a racing team.
Last week, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer ran an article about spam text messages and the controversy surrounding charges for them. For years, consumers have
